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Western Harebell

Campanula petiolata

Last reviewed: June 2026

Western Harebell (Campanula petiolata)
Photo: NPS / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 8"–16" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 11 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Campanula petiolata is a charming native bellflower that produces delicate blue or purple bell-shaped flowers from June through August. This compact perennial forms neat clumps with attractive heart-shaped leaves and thrives in partially shaded areas with average moisture.

In an HOA neighborhood

Western Harebell is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The tubular flowers are particularly attractive to native bees and provide nectar for various butterfly species throughout the summer blooming period.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

Does Western Harebell fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.